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20 So God dealt well with the midwives, and the people multiplied and became very strong.(A)

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20 So God was kind to the midwives(A) and the people increased and became even more numerous.

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12 Though sinners do evil a hundred times and prolong their lives, yet I know that it will be well with those who fear God, because they stand in fear before him,(A)

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12 Although a wicked person who commits a hundred crimes may live a long time, I know that it will go better(A) with those who fear God,(B) who are reverent before him.(C)

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10 Tell the innocent how fortunate they are,
    for they shall eat the fruit of their labors.(A)

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10 Tell the righteous it will be well(A) with them,
    for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.(B)

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18 The wicked earn no real gain,
    but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.(A)

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18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
    but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.(A)

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10 For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the[a] love that you showed for his sake[b] in serving the saints, as you still do.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 6.10 Other ancient authorities add labor of
  2. 6.10 Gk for his name

10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.(A)

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He provides food for those who fear him;
    he is ever mindful of his covenant.(A)

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He provides food(A) for those who fear him;(B)
    he remembers his covenant(C) forever.

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50 indeed, his mercy is for those who fear him
    from generation to generation.(A)

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50 His mercy extends to those who fear him,
    from generation to generation.(A)

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40 And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’(A)

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40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’(A)

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42 and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.”(A)

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42 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”(A)

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17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord
    and will be repaid in full.(A)

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17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,(A)
    and he will reward them for what they have done.(B)

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19 He fulfills the desire of all who fear him;
    he also hears their cry and saves them.(A)

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19 He fulfills the desires(A) of those who fear him;(B)
    he hears their cry(C) and saves them.(D)

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11 For as the heavens are high above the earth,
    so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;(A)

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11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
    so great is his love(A) for those who fear him;(B)

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Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him,
    that his glory may dwell in our land.(A)

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Surely his salvation(A) is near those who fear him,
    that his glory(B) may dwell in our land.

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